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Angelica Ramirez interviews Nick Hopes about his journey in ceramics and artistic process.

In Episode 57 of BonsaiTime, guest host Angelica Ramirez takes the reins for a lively conversation with bonsai pottery artist Nick Hopes. They dive into Nick’s path into ceramics, the evolution of his work, and the ideas that keep his creativity moving. It’s a fun, easygoing episode packed with insight, personality, and a few laughs along the way. Whether you’re into bonsai pottery or just enjoy hearing how artists think and grow, this one delivers something new to take with you. The video version is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coming soon. Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are ⁠⁠⁠coming soon. See you in the next episode! Guest Info: Nick Hopes of Maidenhair Ceramics is in Frigiliana, Spain can be found on their Instagram , Facebook , and his profile on the European Potters Website . Sponsor Info: This episode is sponsored by our co-host via the Kevin Faris moving sale of bonsai pottery, tools, and trees. View these items at In Vivo Bonsai of Columbus, Ohio, USA in-person, or online (shipping available) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠invivobonsai.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠, or go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.InVivoBonsai.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and navigate to the consignment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pottery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ pages. Mailbag…

People in this episode

Host: Angelica Ramirez

Guest: Nick Hopes

Topics covered

• bonsai pottery
• ceramics
• artist creativity
• interview
• artistic evolution

Keywords

• bonsai
• ceramics
• pottery
• artist interview
• creativity

Sponsors

In Vivo Bonsai

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Maidenhair Ceramics

Places: Frigiliana, Spain

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